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Chapter One: An Endless Cycle

LARA SMITH. Lara slowly opens her eyes when she heard the alarm sound from her phone. She grabbed her phone to switch off the alarm, and she didn't bother to check the time because she knows that it's exactly 5:30 in the morning, and it's her usual wake up time during her working days.She immediately got up from her bed, went straight to the kitchen to boil some water for her usual morning coffee. While the kettle is in the stove, she decided to check her fridge to see what she can eat for breakfast.Lara lets out a depressed sigh when she realized that there was only a slice of cold pizza inside the fridge. Her fridge is basically empty, except for a pitcher of water, and that was it.She just decided to eat the pizza for breakfast. She popped the pizza into the oven, and at the same time, she started making her own coffee, using the instant one.Eventhough the pizza doesn't taste good anymore, she forced herself to eat it all. She then finished drinking her cup of coffee, then aft
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Chapter Two: Life Of An Heiress

Later that evening.Lara is eating an instant noodle for dinner while she's watching something on her mobile phone. She's actually watching Amanda Montserrat's interview for a popular talk show for businessman and businesswomen..."So, tell us Amanda. When did you start being in a cosmetic business?" the talkshow host asks Amanda, who looks gorgeous and classy with her overall look..."Well, ever since I was a teenage girl, I am already fascinated with make up and many other things that can make a girl pretty. That's why I've decided to take a Business Management course at a University to know the in and outs of running a business. After graduating, I decided to work as a normal employee at my father's airline company for many years, so that I can save some capital for the business that I want to establish. I was able to save enough money to start Etoile Cosmetics company, and the rest is history." Amanda told the host her success story, while looking so confident and at ease."I wish
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Chapter Three: The Dutiful Daughter

Charles Montserrat gave his daughter a knowing look."Are you sure of marrying Emmett? Or are you just marrying him because of our company and not really for love?" he seriously asks her.Amanda was about to say something more but she wasn't able to say so when her mother, Mrs. Victoria Montserrat smilingly enters the room."Hi, darlings... Why are you still here? Our guests are waiting for the birthday celebrant! Not to mention your handsome future husband, Amanda." Victoria smilingly said to her husband and daughter. Amanda smilingly nodded, while looking at her beautiful mother."You really like Emmett as your soon-to-be son-in-law, don't you?" she asked her mother."I have this feeling that he's the perfect one for you, sweetheart." Mrs. Montserrat gently held her daughter's hand. The old man stood up and offered both of his arms towards the two most important people in his life, which is his wife and his daughter.."Let's go ladies... Let's make our grand entrance as a family."
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Chapter Four: The Future Daughter-In-Law

"I cooked your favorite vegetarian dish. And there's newly arrived peaches, strawberries and avocados from your family's farm." the old woman informed her with a smile."Wow! Thank you so much! You really know my favorites. And thanks to you, Lisa and Karina for taking care of my needs everyday..." she thanked the other younger helpers."We're happy to do this for you, Miss Amanda." Lisa smilingly answered"She's right, Miss Amanda. Go ahead and eat a lot." Karina joins in their conversation."Wait, where are Daddy and Mommy?" Amanda suddenly asked."Your Daddy went to the office immediately after breakfast because they said they had a Board Meeting. Your Mommy went to a Charity Program because they will be giving out another scholarship grant to the children of the company's employees." Mrs. Chavez explained."Is that so? It's sad to eat alone. Please join me since I can't finish the food alone." Amanda smilingly suggested."Well, your wish is our command. Let's join her, girls." Mrs
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Chapter Five: Emmett & Amanda

After almost an hour, Amanda finally joins her future husband at the patio for their tea time."Tell me more about your parents, darling. How did they meet? How did they fall in love with each other? And how they are as parents?" Amanda curiously bombarded Emmett with questions."Based on what my mother told me, they met during their Freshmen year at Wyndham College. They became College Sweethearts. Right after graduating from College, they've decided to get married. My mother had me when she was twenty-five years old." Emmett started retelling his parents' love story."Did you have a lonely childhood while growing up as an only child in the family?" Amanda asked him another question."As a kid, I sometimes feel lonely growing up alone. I usually look at some of my friends who got their own brothers and sisters and I wished that I have my own as well. But as I was growing up, I'm not thinking about it anymore..." Emmett stated, while shrugging his shoulders."Oh, I felt the same way,
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Chapter Six: The Wedding of the Year

"The Master and Madame arrived at the mansion fifteen minutes ago. The Master is currently at the library, indulging himself with an excellent book and a glass of brandy, while the Madame is in her room upstairs, trying to freshen up before having dinner with you. If you will allow me to say this, there's no need fo you to worry because they are busy with their own activities." Henry, the Albreicht's long-time family butler, reassures Emmett and Amanda.At the same time, Emmett and Amanda heaved a sigh of relief after they heard Henry."That's good to know, then. Honey, you can go to your room first and try to freshen up before we start having dinner with my parents. I'll go to my room to take a shower and have a change of clothes, too. Henry will just call us once the dinner table is ready." Emmett suggested to his future wife."That's a fantastic idea, and I couldn't help but to agree, Young Master. Take your time and I will just notify you and Miss Amanda once the dinner table is
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Chapter Seven: Wistfully Thinking and Wishing

Amanda felt flattered and touched by Emmett's special surprise for her. She can see his real effort."Yes, I will marry you, Emmett!" she finally gave her answer.One of the reasons why Amanda accepted Emmett's marriage proposal is she wants to make her own parents happy. They clearly like Emmett as their future son-in-law and they have been encouraging her to finally accept him.And just like what she usually sees at the movies, Emmett slipped the jaw-dropping engagement ring on her right ring finger, they gave each other a quick kiss, then they started calling their family and friends to give them the good news.Both parties are extremely elated by the news of their engagement.And now, she is meeting Emmett's parents to have a special dinner with them and talk about the details of the wedding.After a few moments.Amanda is currently listening to Mrs. Katherine Albreicht who's talking non-stop about her vision for the wedding."What do you think about a Victorian-themed wedding, Am
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Chapter Eight: Caught In The Act

Everyone at the company likes their Boss because she treats all of the employees with so much respect and kindness.Lara silently watches the female CEO as she stands in line with the others, while holding a tray. She patiently waited for her turn to order to get her own food. After a few minutes, Amanda Montserrat and her companions sat at a certain table, and started eating lunch while chatting with each other.Lara is observing her every move, like a predator eyeing its prey. She studies the way she talks, the way she eat and laugh with her companions.She was so concentrated with Amanda, that she didn't realized that her lunchtime is almost over. She almost jumped out from her seat because of surprised when she felt someone tapping her shoulders. She looked at her right side, and she saw one of her co-worker from the Cleaning Department standing beside her."I'm so sorry for surprising you like that, Lara." Christy said, while looking apologetic.Lara took a deep, calming breath b
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Chapter Nine: Secretly Dying Inside

"Oh, you don't have to worry about it. I'm pretty sure that I didn't mention my girlfriend's name in that phonecall." Oliver said, while shrugging in return."Don't worry, you're secret is safe with me. I'm a loner after all." Lara enunciated.Oliver took a deep breath before he spoke again."To tell you the truth, I'm getting really tired of keeping my secret. But exhausting as it may seem, keeping this secret is the only way to protect the woman that I love." he said, with a serious look on his face."I'm not really great at giving advices, but I can assure you that I'm a good listener and I'm damn good a keeping secrets." Lara said in return."Well, I believe in you. We've been talking for a few minutes now but we haven't introduced each other properly. I'm Oliver Doe..." he finally introduces himself, as he offered his hand for a handshake."Yes, I know you. You're the Head of the Security here at Etoile Cosmetics Company." stated Lara."Let's just forget about our job titles, sha
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Chapter Ten: Getting Cold Feet?

EMMETT ALBREICHTAfter Emmett drives his fiancee home, he and his parents finally arrives at one of their mansions at the Metropolitan City. His parents will be going back to the Albreicht Estate in the countryside tomorrow. His parents prefers to live in the countryside area since the noise and the big crowd in the city makes them exhausted."Son, do you have a minute to have a drink with me at the mini-bar? Your mother and I will go back home tomorrow, so I want to have a bonding moment with you before we get busy with the wedding preparations." Mr. Albreicht smilingly suggested to his son."I like that idea, Dad. Let's go." Emmett nodded in approval.After a few minutes, the father and the son duo are now enjoying their own alcoholic drinks. Mr. Albreicht is drinking rum, while Emmett is enjoying his own glass of brandy."So, tell me son. Are you really inlove with Amanda?" the old man gave his son a surprising question."What kind of question is that, Dad?" Emmett curiously asks h
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